Pennsylvania lost two national restaurant chains in 2026 as Bahama Breeze and Smokey Bones closed their last in-state locations. The exits reflect broader retrenchment across casual dining as operators cut weaker stores and rethink long-term footprints. Continue Reading
Mixue, the China-based chain that has surpassed McDonald’s and Starbucks by store count, has opened its first Bay Area location in Sunnyvale. The grand opening includes a free soft serve cone with any drink purchase through July 12. Continue Reading
For one- and two-person households, the cheapest grocery option is not always the one with the biggest package. Aldi often wins on simplicity and low everyday prices, but warehouse clubs can outperform it in a few high-volume categories. Continue Reading
Swapping mismatched plastic tubs for airtight glass storage containers can make food easier to see, safer to store, and far more likely to get eaten. It is a small kitchen upgrade with an outsized impact on waste, money, and daily habits. Continue Reading
A federal judge on June 22 vacated USDA approvals that let five states restrict what SNAP recipients could buy, stopping Tennessee’s planned July 31 food ban. The ruling leaves current federal SNAP purchasing rules in place for recipients nationwide unless new approvals are issued. Continue Reading
Coffee prices are rising, but the bean itself is only part of the story. Cups, dairy, labor, freight, and packaging are all adding pressure to what you pay at the register. Continue Reading
A surprising amount of flavor, nutrition, and value ends up in the trash every day. These 10 commonly discarded foods can stretch your groceries further and cut waste without making cooking feel complicated. Continue Reading
Buc-ee’s is expanding deeper into the West, but Hawaii still has no confirmed project, site or opening date. The biggest obstacles are Oahu land constraints, island shipping costs and a business model built for mainland road trips. Continue Reading
California’s restaurant count is being trimmed not by one headline-grabbing bankruptcy alone, but by a series of chain retrenchments across casual dining and fast casual. Rubio’s, Denny’s, El Torito and On The Border each illustrate how the state’s dining map is getting smaller. Continue Reading
Four Iowa restaurants in Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Sioux City ended service in June 2026, including Clyde’s Fine Diner, HiFi Brew Lounge, Minervas, and Panka Peruvian Restaurant. The closures span fine dining, neighborhood hospitality, and long-running local staples. Continue Reading